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BL57 XCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,261 mi
Last recorded134,261 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 134,261 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 134,261 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,515 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 117,339 miles

underside and components rather corroded

Pass 31 May 2022 115,595 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 114,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 103,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 100,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front bumper damaged

undertray missing

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,952 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,221 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 89,218 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint yellow marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,576 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,303 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edge

plastic covers obscuring bottom of rear springs

Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer edge

plastic covers obscuring bottom of rear springs

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,114 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,847 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BL57 XCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 XCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 XCC registered?

BL57 XCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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